What DO you think child sexual abuse really means? Do you actually let your mind process the shock, the horror, the pain, and the damages to the body, mind and soul that there can be in a child victim?
Category: Supporting Victims
We are thrilled to be able to offer two new resources for education on sexual abuse, especially geared toward Amish and Plain communities.
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Is it Verbal Porn?
You do not need specific and/or graphic details to support a survivor. It is, in fact, extremely harmful to the survivor and could even indicate something very toxic about you. Some professionals refer to it as “verbal porn”.
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Truth and Advocacy
As good, ethical advocates, we must ALWAYS stick to the truth, and we must encourage our clients to stick to the truth. It’s OK, if a client does not remember something specific, for them to simply say, “I do not remember.”
Watch your tongue and mind your typing or texting fingers.
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Siding with the Abuser
It’s really hard to navigate the world when, over and over, your abuser can manage to control the story, and ensure that others side with him and against you.